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National and global news in brief
Typhoon Haiyan devastates the Philippines, Secretary of State John Kerry works on the U.S.’s relationship with Middle Eastern nations and implementation of the Affordable Care Act progresses slowly.
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‘A Global Converation’
Junior Nickie Bartels represented Stephens at a women’s leadership conference hosted by Barnard College in New York City.
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Inside Holly Hmielewski’s award-winning designs The designer who in April placed first at the fashion show organized by Dallas’ branch of Fashion Group International returned to showcase her collection.
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Up-and-coming designers
Hmielewski inspires other young fashion students to embrace their own aesthetics.
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New music, new moves
Seniors in the dance program perform original choreography to live music composed by MU’s New Music Intiative.
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Meet the Neigh-bors
The stables house a number of interesting characters.
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Athletic department faces challenges Coaches and staff strive to correct the reasons wins are few and far between.
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STEPHENS LIFE . FALL 2013